Coconut Bacon

🥘 Ingredients

• chipotle powder
  2 tsp
• coconut chips
  4 c
• maple syrup
  3/4 c
• olive oil
  2 Tbsp
• salt
  1.25 tsp

🍳 Cookware

• wide, heavy-bottomed pot
• oiled baking sheet

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 250°F.
2. 2

   In a wide, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat, add the coconut chips , olive oil , chipotle powder , and salt . Toast for ⏱️ 10 minutes , stirring continuously so the chips do not burn.

   coconut chips: 4 c, olive oil: 2 Tbsp, chipotle powder: 2 tsp, salt: 1.25 tsp
3. 3

   When the coconut chips area dark golden color, stir in the maple syrup and continue cooking until the chips are well coated, another ⏱️ 2 minutes .

   maple syrup: 3/4 c
4. 4

   Transfer the coconut chips to an oiled baking sheet and toast them in the oven until they are crispy, 10 to ⏱️ 12 minutes .
5. 5

   Check every 3 to ⏱️ 4 minutes and turn the chips over to make sure they cook evenly.
6. 6

   When the coconut chips are dry and crisp, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool completely.
7. 7

   The coconut bacon can be stored in an airtight container or glass jar for up to 1 month outside of the refrigerator.